Think you know everything a public works agency does? Think again. Welcome to the 'Inside DPW' podcast, where we dive deep into the heart of the District's public works agency. Through compelling storytelling and insightful dialogue, we'll introduce you to the dedicated individuals who collect your trash, issue tickets, repair city vehicles, and perform countless other tasks that keep our nation's capital running smoothly. Join us as we uncover the humanity and dedication behind the often-overlooked faces of public service.

Inside DPW with Nancee Lyons, Public Information Officer for the DC Department of Public Works

The “Inside DPW” podcast is designed to help listeners understand the work and complexity of District’s public works agency. This episode is a review of the District’s Zero Waste plan and how residents can help the city hopes to achieve this ambitious goal. 
Guests-- John Johnson, Sarah Hoffman

Inside DPW - Zero Waste DC

The “Inside DPW” podcast is designed to help listeners understand the work and complexity of District’s public works agency.

This episode highlights Inspiring stories of three exceptional women who are redefining gender roles in the workplace and paving the way for future generations.

Guests--DPW Solid Waste Deputy Administrator Warnique West, DPW Solid Waste Associate Administrator Sheila Colclough, and Sanitation Collections Technician Lisa Payton

Inside DPW - Highlighting Women Trailblazers in Nontraditional Roles at DPW

This conversation centers around the status of the program, how it works, how effective it has been in diverting food waste, plans for the program’s future, food waste drop off locations and tips on the best way residents can compost on their own. Guest interviews with a chef who can give tips on how to make sumptuous meals with food scraps and a commercial establishment on their food waste storage efforts under the new guidelines.

Guests--Christine McCoy DPW Organics Specialist,
Claudia Fabiano, (Curbside Compost participant and sustainability background advocate), and Chef Bertrand Brown-Orleans

Inside DPW - Don't Scrap The Scraps

This episode features DPW’s Helping Hand program and one of DPR’s garden specialist to inform DC residents on the support both agencies provide to help them beautify their communities.

Guests--Aliana Johnson (DPW Helping Hand employee),
Kehmari Norman (DPR Community Garden Specialist), and ANC Commissioner Kimberly Martin (Neighborhood Beautification Advocate)

Inside DPW - It's Time for Spring Cleaning

This conversation focuses on how DPW and the community work together to resolve issues and achieve successful outcomes.

Guests-- Randi Thorpe, DPW Community Liaison and Marcus Manning, Ward 6 MOCR (Mayor’s Office of Community Relations)

Inside DPW - DPW in the Community

In this episode, we discuss the work DPW does to support every major outdoor event held on public space in the District.

Guests--Nevelion Williams, DPW Support Service Specialist,
Demetria Harris, DPW Facility Operations Specialist, and Lolita Perry, DOEE Energy Program Specialist

Inside DPW - DPW on the Weekends

This episode deals with parking rules and regulations in the District and addresses frequently asked questions as well as misconceptions.

Guests--Johnny Gaither, administrator for DPW’s Parking Enforcement Management Administration, 
Christopher Dina, Management Analyst for DMV
Tyon Jones, Supervisory and Program Analyst for DDOT

Inside DPW - Parking in the District

This episode addresses how DPW cleans graffiti and a look into graffiti culture.

Guests--Annie Mobley, with DPW’s graffiti abatement team.
Eric Ricks, Former Graffiti Artist
Aniekan Udofia, Artist/Graffiti Culture Expert

Inside DPW - Tackling Graffiti Part 1

This episode addresses how DPW cleans graffiti and a look into graffiti culture.

Guests-- Ace Broadus, head of DPW’s graffiti abatement team
Eric Ricks, Former Graffiti Artist
Aniekan Udofia, Artist/Graffiti Culture Expert

Inside DPW - Tackling Graffiti Part. 2

A discussion with some of DPW’s longest serving employees about their experiences and how their jobs have evolved over the years.

Guests--DPW employees Roy Woods and
Ilene Goodwin, who is one of the city’s first Parking Enforcement Officers.

Inside DPW - DPW G.O.A.T.s

OWD’s composting experts go over most most frequently asked questions, give tips on how to get started and trouble shoot some common issues.
Guests - Christine McCoy, Rachel Manning.

Inside DPW - Composting Do's and Don'ts

The “Inside DPW” podcast is designed to help listeners understand the work and complexity of District’s public works agency. This episode is a review of what to do with old batteries and other combustibles.
Guests - John Jonson, DPW, Joe Boudah, DOEE, Fire Marshal Mitchell Kannry, FEMS

Inside DPW - Avoid Fires. Recycling Old Batteries Safely.

DPW discusses how DC government responds to critical 
incidents and how the public can stay informed.

Guests--Melvyn Smith and Kevin Cartwright of DPW. Rebekah Mena of HSEMA

Inside DPW-Handling Crisis

A discussion with the artists & drivers behind the MuralsDC 
projects being painted throughout Ward 8.

Guests--Eric B. Ricks, Tim Cunningham, and Rose Jaffe.

Inside DPW - MuralsDC '24 Part 1

DPW employees explore sanitation collections work and challenges through the eyes of the operation manager, a frontline worker and customer service representative.

Guests--Donnell Pringle, Eric Armstrong and Brigette Saunders of DPW

Inside DPW - Trash Talking

Guests discuss DPW’s leaf collection program from a supervisory, worker perspective and also explore the equipment that drives the program.

Guests--Eddie Sanders, Eric Mosley and Richard Morris of DPW

Inside DPW - Leaf Collection Season

How Washington, DC prepares for snow.
Guests--Warnique West, DPW Snow Coordinator Jermaine Dillon, Director of the Mayor’s Office on Volunteerism & Partnerships

Inside DPW - Snow In The Distrtict

A discussion with the artists & drivers behind the MuralsDC 
projects being painted throughout Ward 8.

Guests--Muralists: Luis Del Valle, Federico Frum and Miles MacGregor

Inside DPW - Murals DC '24 Part 3

A discussion with the artists & drivers behind the MuralsDC 
projects being painted throughout Ward 8.

Guests--Eric B. Ricks, Tim Cunningham and Rose Jaffe.

Inside DPW - Murals DC '24 Part 2

Stay ahead of the stress and follow these wellness practices from a DC government wellness expert.

Guest: Megan Reilly, chief wellness officer of the District of Columbia’s Department of Human Resources

Inside DPW - New Year, Healthy You

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Inside DPW with Nancee Lyons, Public Information Officer for the DC Department of Public Works

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